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THROWBACK: You've Got a Friend in AAC: Supporting Social Interactions with AAC Users [Podcourse] Apr 13, 2022

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In this podcourse, I am joined by Michelle Therrien, a professor at Florida State University whose research interests include connection building – supporting social interaction and friendship for individuals who use AAC, bringing researchers and practitioners together to support the use of evidence-based practices in schools and communities, and forming interdisciplinary collaborations to increase participation of individuals who use AAC in their communities.

In this episode we discussed important factors in supporting social interaction and friendship for individuals who use augmentative and alternative (AAC) systems, as well as supporting children with complex communication needs and autism.

You can download the full handout, watch the video playback, ask questions in a private SLP community, and earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode! Please visit the Tassel Learning website for more information.

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[Podcourse] Get Set: How To Conduct Dynamic AAC Assessments Apr 06, 2022

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In this podcourse, I am joined by Kate McLaughlin, a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in augmentative communication for children with complex communication needs. She is passionate about supporting children and families on their journey to autonomous communication. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and holds licensure as a speech-language pathologist in the state of Connecticut, USA. Kate is in private practice in Connecticut providing direct therapy and consultative services for individuals with complex communication needs. Kate is the creator of an online course on AAC called Authentic AAC: Implementing Communication Systems for Autonomy & Connection.

We identified 2 universal requirements for all emergent AAC users, and 3 key stakeholders in AAC assessment. We also described 2 models of AAC assessment and its dynamic process.

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SLP Live: An Overview of Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition Feb 21, 2022

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In this podcourse, we discussed gestalt language processing and how to identify a gestalt learner. We discussed the need to identify a gestalt language learner when assessing progress and explored what treatment would look like in relation to natural language acquisition.

This episode is part of a digital conference event called SLP Live. Listening to this episode does not automatically guarantee ASHA CEUs. If you want to earn .1 ASHA CEUs, download the playbook, join the Facebook community, and grab the other courses materials for this episode, please register for the conference, SLP Live, using this link: https://tasseltogether.com/courses/slp-live-2022/

SLP Live: Reframing Behavior Management into Self-Regulation Teaching Feb 21, 2022

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In this podcourse, we discussed basic understandings of co-regulation and self-regulation. We also discussed the difference between behaviors and dysregulation or stress behaviors. In addition, we explored various strategies and approaches to co-regulation and how to integrate them into therapy.

SLP LIVE: Get Ready! How to Diagnose and Assess Dyslexia Feb 21, 2022

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In this podcourse, we identified 3 signs of dyslexia and discussed an SLPs role in the diagnosing process. We looked at 3 areas to assess dyslexia and how to effectively identify which 2 assessments to consider for a dyslexia evaluation.

[podcourse] Get Ready: An Overview of Childhood Apraxia of Speech with Dr. Olivia Jensen Dec 15, 2021

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In this podcourse I am joined by Dr. Olivia Jensen, a speech pathologist practicing in Tucson, Arizona. Olivia completed her masters and doctorate degree at Northwestern University. She currently practices in home health and private practice environments. In the private practice she treats both pediatrics and adults.
This podcourse was first presented during the bAACk to School AAC Challenge on August 17, 2021. We’re releasing it on the podcast this month to celebrate #aacawarenessmonth

This webinar is worth .1 ASHA CEUs! If you want to earn ASHA CEUs for this webinar, please visit https://tasseltogether.com/courses/

138: The One About CAS from a Parent's Perspective Nov 03, 2021

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On this episode I am joined by Leslie Lindsay. Leslie is the author and narrator of SPEAKING OF APRAXIA: A Parents' Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech, now in its 2nd edition with an audio edition from Penguin Random House (July 2021). Her writing and photography have been featured in various print and online literary journals. Leslie is a former Mayo Clinic child/adolescent psychiatric R.N. and resides in the Chicago area with her family. Her daughter, Kate, now 16, inspired SPEAKING OF APRAXIA.

All Are Welcome: How To Diversify Your AAC Therapy [Podcourse] Oct 27, 2021

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This podcourse was first presented during the bAACk to School AAC Challenge on August 17, 2021. We’re releasing it on the podcast this month to celebrate #aacawarenessmonth

This webinar is worth .1 ASHA CEUs! If you want to earn ASHA CEUs for this webinar, please visit https://tasseltogether.com/courses/components-of-successful-aac-consideration-and-implementation/

Components of Successful AAC Therapy for an Awesome School Year [Podcourse] Oct 20, 2021

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This podcourse was first presented during the bAACk to School AAC Challenge on August 17, 2021. We’re releasing it on the podcast this month to celebrate #aacawarenessmonth ! This podcourse discussed 3 ways to know if a strategy is evidence-based and explored several common strategies currently used in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) therapy. This session also discussed the necessary components to consider for successful AAC implementation to make language learning empowering and fun for every user.

This webinar is worth .1 ASHA CEUs! If you want to earn ASHA CEUs for this webinar, please visit https://tasseltogether.com/courses/components-of-successful-aac-consideration-and-implementation/

[Podcourse] Your First Assignment: Consult an AAC User! Oct 13, 2021

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This podcourse was first presented during the bAACk to School AAC Challenge on August 16, 2021. We’re releasing it on the podcast this month to celebrate #aacawarenessmonth ! This podcourse discussed having an AAC user work with Speech-Language Pathologists to bring a new perspective and the impact it could have on the field. This session explored the idea of how consulting with AAC users can be motivating for clients and help them better self-advocate.

This webinar is worth .1 ASHA CEUs! If you want to earn ASHA CEUs for this webinar, please visit https://tasseltogether.com/courses/aac-users-can-benefit-the-speech-language-pathology-field/